Education
50 stories tagged “Education”, newest first.
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A Media Guide to Amateur Radio
KB6NU has produced a PDF guide that explains amateur radio terminology and the hobby to journalists, prompted by frequent errors in press coverage such as confusing transmitting with broadcasting. It is being sent to ARRL officials and media outlets.
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Het is deze week Ruimteweek!
It's World Space Week this week!
World Space Week runs from 4 to 10 October 2026, a United Nations-designated observance of space exploration and its value to humanity. VERON points to it as a theme for amateur radio activity.
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Formation B-EARS le samedi 12 décembre 2026
UBA announces a B-EARS training day on 12 December 2026. B-EARS volunteers support the authorities during network outages and practise directed-net operation across the five rescue disciplines.
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Compte rendu formation B-EARS 2026/1
UBA reports on the first B-EARS training of 2026, which drew nearly twenty participants from Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region.
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Es ist Weltraumwoche!
It's World Space Week!
DARC marks the UN-designated World Space Week, 4 to 10 October, and links it to amateur radio. It points to OSCAR satellites such as AMSAT-OSCAR 7 and QO-100, ARISS contacts with the ISS, and space weather.
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En ny bok om portabel amatörradio.
A new book on portable amateur radio
SM6YEC has written a 132-page Swedish-language guide to portable amateur radio, covering gear, batteries, antennas, logging software and programs such as POTA, SMFF, WWFF and PARC. It suits beginners and experienced operators and is available in print or as an e-book.
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Ham College 144
Episode 144 of the Ham College video series continues General class exam preparation with a fifth round of questions on the G1E topics: control operator categories, repeater rules, third-party traffic, ITU regions and automatically controlled digital stations. It also mentions an Icom ID-5200 giveaway.
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Astronaut to use Amateur Radio to Talk to UK Students
Students at Wick High School in Caithness are scheduled to speak with ISS astronaut Joshua Kutryk KJ5BFU on October 6, 2026, via ARISS. The downlink is on 145.800 MHz FM, with a live stream and a possible HamTV video downlink.
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Vortrag: Überraschendes zu Monopol- und Vertikalantennen
Talk: Surprising Facts about Monopole and Vertical Antennas
A talk by Wolfgang, DK2FQ, on monopole and vertical antennas takes place on Treff.DARC on 5 October at 19:00. It uses practical examples to show how such antennas actually behave and which assumptions prove surprising.
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Ionosondas. Qué son y para qué sirven, por David Altadill
Ionosondes: what they are and what they are for, by David Altadill
David Altadill explains what ionosondas are and what they do. These stations analyse the ionosphere, and their worldwide data feed HF propagation understanding and prediction programs.
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DARC-Seminar „Smithdiagramm und Netzwerkanalysator“ am 23.–24. Oktober
DARC Seminar "Smith Chart and Network Analyzer" on 23–24 October
DARC holds a seminar on Smith charts and network analyzers at the Baunatal amateur radio center on 23–24 October. DK5HH leads it, and the €205 fee includes one hotel night and meals.
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NÁMSKEIÐIÐ GENGUR VEL.
The course is going well
The Icelandic society's amateur licence course, begun 14 September at Reykjavík University, is entering its third of six weeks. It has 22 participants, about 69% of those registered.
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SSTV-Bilder von der ISS im Zeitraum 2. bis 6. Oktober
SSTV images from the ISS, 2 to 6 October
ARISS schedules SSTV transmissions from the ISS from 2 to 6 October, the first of Expedition 75, as series 33. Images use Robot 36 on 437.550 MHz, with a theme of student education, and can be submitted to a gallery.
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52. Funktionsträgerseminar im Amateurfunkzentrum Baunatal
52nd Officers' Seminar at the Baunatal Amateur Radio Centre
DARC held its 52nd basic seminar for local-club officials at the Baunatal amateur radio centre from 28 to 30 September. Topics include club administration, finances, elections and press work, plus tours and evening workshops.
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Veranstaltungstipp: «Matrix trifft Smith Chart»
Event tip: "Matrix meets Smith Chart"
USKA section HB9AG hosts a free talk on simulating and matching HF networks with Smith charts and software, including tuner placement and feedline losses. It takes place on 2 October 2026 in Lupfig, Switzerland.
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Nothing But Net—When a Frequency Becomes a Community! Learn the Basics of Enjoying Ham Radio Nets
An introduction to ham radio nets: organized on-air gatherings on a shared frequency, often led by a net control operator who handles check-ins and traffic. Nets range from formal to casual.
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Nuevo libro «Exploración espacial y radioafición», de Pablo Cruz Corona, EA8HZ
New book "Space Exploration and Amateur Radio" by Pablo Cruz Corona, EA8HZ
URE's shop now sells a book by Pablo Cruz Corona, EA8HZ, on space exploration and amateur radio, from Sputnik to interplanetary travel.
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Ham Radio Operating Insights from Salty Walt: Portable HF Activations—Preparing for Success
Walt Hudson, K4OGO, begins a series on portable HF operating, explaining why activations go beyond POTA and how choosing a good nearby location, such as a beach, can improve signals.
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Ciclo de charlas: Ionosondas. Qué son y para qué sirven.
Talk series: Ionosondes. What they are and what they are for.
URE streams a talk on ionosondas and their uses on YouTube on 30 September at 17:30 UTC. The speaker is David Altadill Felip of the Ebro Observatory.
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Vortrag: Anwendung der CAT-Schnittstelle mit Beispielen für Raspberry Pi und ESP32
Talk: Using the CAT Interface, with Examples for Raspberry Pi and ESP32
A talk on 24 September at 19:00 on Treff.DARC covers using the CAT interface with Raspberry Pi, PC and ESP32 in Python, with examples on the IC-705, Elecraft KXPA and Yaesu FT-710.
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Wavelog für Clubstationen: Jetzt richtig einrichten
Wavelog for Club Stations: Set It Up Properly
DARC offers an online training on Treff.DARC on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 20:00 about setting up Wavelog for club stations, including user roles and separate station logbooks.
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IBT: Antennen-Software unter Linux
IBT: Antenna software under Linux
An ÖVSV Vienna talk by OE3RSU traces the history of the NEC antenna modelling software and its ports to many platforms. It also covers his own ports and emulators for older hardware.
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Contest University Celebrates 100 Years of Yagis
Contest University marks the 100th anniversary of the Yagi-Uda antenna with a free online talk on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 1600 UTC. No registration is needed; viewers join through a web link.
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NÁMSKEIÐ TIL AMTÖRPRÓFS ER BYRJAÐ.
Amateur licence course has begun
The Icelandic society's amateur licence course began on 14 September at Reykjavik University with 32 registered participants. Teaching continues until 27 October, and some students follow recordings from earlier courses.
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Početak školske godine i šest novih priručnika za rad s mladima u radiokomunikacijama
Start of school year and six new handbooks for youth work in radiocommunications
The Croatian radio amateur union publishes six new worksheet-style handbooks for teaching radiocommunications to young people. They progress from basic electronics to building devices used in youth technical competitions.
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Neu als Funkamateur – der Podcast dazu
New as a radio amateur – the podcast
DO4HHK, who passed the Class E exam in June 2026, records a weekly podcast about starting out in the hobby. Topics so far include awards, DMR, FT8, antennas and choosing a first radio.
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ARISS Europe apre le candidature
ARISS Europe opens applications
ARISS Europe is accepting applications until 23 October 2026 from schools and youth groups in IARU Region 1 for live radio contacts with ISS astronauts, to be scheduled between July and December 2027.
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October OSCAR News Now Available
Issue 246 of AMSAT-UK's OSCAR News is available to e-members. Topics include a FUNcube-1 ground station build, LA4O sending voice commands to an ESA spacecraft on 23 cm, and a 70cm preamplifier for satellite reception.
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Video: Educator Shows How Amateur Radio Is Inspiring Students
Teacher Everton Henriques, KD2ZZT, spoke at an ARRL New England Division Convention about using ham radio to engage students in engineering and technology. A recording of the keynote is on ARRL's YouTube channel.
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Fire Prevention Week Special Event Highlights Fire Safety
Twelve stations, including VE3FIRE and N0F through N9F, operate during Fire Prevention Week, 4 to 10 October, to share lithium-ion battery charging safety tips. It is not a contest, and a certificate is available for working ten or more stations.
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Programa de charlas IberRadio 2026
IberRadio 2026 talks programme
URE publishes the talk and activity programme for IberRadio 2026, held on Saturday at the Lienzo Norte exhibition centre in Ávila. Workshops introduce young people and beginners to amateur radio.
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LHS Episode #629: Gamified Learning Part 2
Episode 629 of the Linux in the Ham Shack podcast carries the hosts' personal news and the second part of a feature on gamified learning.
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Dedi Fatria Kukuhkan Tim CORE Group A Orlok Bukittinggi Agam-YH5AK, Disaksikan Kadis Kominfo Bukittinggi dan Agam
Dedi Fatria Inaugurates CORE Group A Team of ORARI Bukittinggi Agam-YH5AK, Attended by Local Communications Officials
ORARI's Bukittinggi Agam local group formally inducted its first CORE team, Group A, on September 5, 2026, after three training phases. The team is meant to support local governments in disaster response.
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Wakil Wali Kota Bukittinggi Ibnu Asis Membuka Pelatihan Tahap III dan Pengukuhan Tim CORE Group A Orlok Bukittinggi Agam-YH5AK
Bukittinggi Deputy Mayor Opens Phase III Training and Induction of CORE Group A, ORARI Bukittinggi Agam-YH5AK
The deputy mayor of Bukittinggi opened the third training phase of the Communication in Rescue and Emergency course for ORARI Bukittinggi Agam-YH5AK on September 4, 2026, ahead of the CORE Group A induction.
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TEČAJ ZA RADIOAMATERE
Course for radio amateurs
The Zagreb radio amateur society runs a course for A and P class operators starting September 28, 2026, meeting weekly on Mondays. An exam follows on November 23, and fees and registration steps apply.
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Najava ispita u RK Nikola Tesla Petrinja
Announcement of exam at RK Nikola Tesla Petrinja
Radio club Nikola Tesla Petrinja holds an amateur radio exam for P and A classes on September 24, 2026, at the Laura youth centre in Petrinja.
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YouTube: The Addictive World of Amateur Radio Satellites
A recorded OARC talk by John Stringer M5JFS introduces amateur satellite operating, covering starter equipment, satellite types, etiquette, software and his experiences over six years. It is now on YouTube.
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ARDC utlyser projektmedel för utveckling av amatörradion
ARDC invites project funding applications for amateur radio development
ARDC, a US foundation funded by the 2019 sale of part of the 44-net address space, invites project grant applications for amateur radio growth, education and research. The next deadline is January 15, 2027.
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Free electrical engineering books from the University of Michigan
Michigan Publishing Services offers free PDF downloads of several electrical engineering books. The post highlights texts on digital communications and electromagnetics, relevant to readers wanting deeper theory behind digital modes, transmission lines and antennas.
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RAC Basic and Advanced Courses Fall 2026: Register Now!
Radio Amateurs of Canada is offering online Basic and Advanced amateur radio courses for fall 2026, open to people across Canada, and registration is open.
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Meet Ella-Raye: One of the UK’s Youngest Licensed Amateur Radio Operators
An eight-year-old has passed the UK Foundation licence exam, making her one of the youngest licensed amateurs in the country. She is also reported to be the youngest girl to pass in recent years.
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My one-day Tech class “bag of tricks”
A ham instructor describes the collection of physical props he has carried for 20 years to illustrate Technician exam concepts in one-day classes, such as a ceramic capacitor and a length of shielded cable. He notes some items match retired exam questions.
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The EMF Explorer: A badge for ham radio?
KB6NU builds the EMF Explorer, a simple op-amp circuit with inductor pickup coils that turns nearby electromagnetic emissions into audible sound. A kit is sold by Make magazine, and the author considers it a possible ham radio badge project.
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23-Aug-2026 IRTS Appoints HAREC licence exam coordinator and Chief Morse Tester — South Dublin Radio Club at Dublin Maker Festival and Upcoming Remote Station Talk — Shannon…
The Irish Radio Transmitters Society weekly update reports appointments of a HAREC licence exam coordinator and a Chief Morse Tester, plus South Dublin Radio Club at Dublin Maker and an upcoming remote station talk.
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Making hams of hackers
KB6NU describes teaching one-day Technician license classes at hacker conferences, funded by an ARDC grant. At DEFCON in Las Vegas, 66 people fit into this year's class, run with Ham Radio Village.
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FT8 and IOTA - Read Our Latest Knowledge Base Radio Articles
Icom UK adds three articles to its knowledge base. One looks at how FT8 changed HF amateur radio, covering its adoption, technical features, community debate and integration into radios.
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De VRZA vergoedt je examengeld !!
The VRZA reimburses your exam fee
The VRZA will refund the exam fee once to every member who sits the N or F exam between 22 November 2026 and 21 November 2027, provided 2027 dues are paid and a claim form is submitted.
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Examenvergoeding VRZA Jeugdleden – Het verhaal van Lieuwe (15)
Exam fee refund for VRZA youth members – the story of Lieuwe (15)
VRZA refunds the exam fee once for young and student members taking the Novice or Full exam, and offers free study material. The story follows 15-year-old PD3LZB, who started with CW curiosity and SDR listening.
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Ciclo de charlas: La telegrafía: un lenguaje eficiente para comunicarse por radio
Talk series: Telegraphy, an efficient language for communicating by radio
URE schedules a YouTube talk on Morse telegraphy as an efficient radio language, with guest Diego del Campo EA4DTE. It is set for 2 September at 17:30 UTC.
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Herederos del Éter 2026
Radio Club Argentino presents Herederos del Éter 2026, an initiative inviting newer generations to take part in amateur radio through listening, experimenting and sharing.